Top 5 Pup Play Must-Haves
As the world of kink becomes more talked about and explored, the puppy play scene continues to gain popularity. In puppy play, a submissive is handled or owned by a Dominant. Typically, the pup will act like a dog and include walking on all fours, barking, fetching, tongue panting, and more to receive treats or discipline, depending on their behavior. It is considered a celebration of a power dynamic and affection between a pup and its owner. Ever wanted to get into puppy play?
Who better than to give you our Cybersocket Top 5 Must-Haves for Puppy Play than Douglas Garza, the CEO of W.R.U.F.F. Events. W.R.U.F.F. (which stands for Why Resist Understanding Fetish Fun) is a kink/fetish circuit brand unlike any other. It explores all sides of kink/fetishes and brings a better understanding to the community as a whole.
They aim to take away the stigma within the community and educate allies to understand what a certain kink or fetish may be and how they are different for each person. They created a circuit party space under the brand called “Butch Please,” for those wanting to explore the leather/kink/fetish community while challenging gender roles about whether they are masculine, feminine, or both. Look for W.R.U.F.F. quarterly at the Eagle Wilton Manors in Fort Lauderdale, FL starting, Saturday, August 21, 2021. It will also be hosting the opening party at this year’s International Bear Convergence (IBC) in Palm Springs, starting Feb 24th.
Top 5 Must-Haves For Pup Play:
1. Pup Name
Choose one unique to you that celebrates your pup identity. If you’re ahead of the curve with a Handler, he, she, they/them should choose the name that fits you.
2. Pup Toys/Treats
Every pup has a favorite toy they like to play with and treat they enjoy eating. Choose something unique to you that comforts you or makes you happy, i.e. favorite stuffed toy, favorite candy, or snack treat that’s portable. Think outside the box, but remember you are in the pup headspace, not a human one.
3. Pup Community
Find yourself a community of other pups, whether it be online or in person. This will help you build your confidence and maybe eventually find a Pack or a Pup Handler of your own. Should you find a Handler, let him, her, they/them decide when you’re ready for a collar and maybe even a lock, once you’ve achieved that level of trust and respect.
4. Pup Gear
Invest in certain elements such as a collar with a tag and your pup name (one that can be worn daily or one that can be removed at your leisure depending on your social or work climate). Start deciding on leather gear or other pup-related gear you may be interested in wearing (Mr. S Leather in San Francisco is an excellent source to get you started).
5. Pup Hood / Mask
Last, but far from least, you truly can’t get into the headspace until you’re fully committed to the purchase of one. Sometimes a hood will be gifted to you by a Pup Handler once earned, or you can purchase your own.
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